Jump Start Grant Program

A new initiative designed to help Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis clubs grow and thrive.

Geographic Scope: Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis District

Eligibility:

• Newly chartered clubs in good standing, OR
• Existing clubs that have fallen below charter strength (fewer than 15 members)
• Clubs must be in good standing
• Clubs must have conducted a community assessment/survey

Focus Areas:

• Launching new service projects aimed at assisting families in the community
• Projects must be based on community needs identified in survey
• Projects must be used as marketing opportunity to invite new members

Grant Requirements:

1. Club must have conducted a community assessment/survey
2. Project must be Kiwanis-led and a NEW service project
3. Grant must be aimed at assisting families in community
4. Submission requires recommendation from District Membership Chair or LT. Governor
5. Photos must be submitted to Foundation for website use
6. A grant coach will be assigned to work with club
7. For existing clubs: grant cannot be only form of revenue; clubs must contribute monies or items towards project

Contact:

• Mailing Address: Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis Foundation, P.O. Box 251, Edmond, OK 73083-0251

Application Process

1. Club must complete community assessment/survey
2. Submit application through TO Foundation
3. Include recommendation letter from District Membership Chair or LT. Governor
4. Upon approval, grant coach will be assigned
5. Submit photos of project to Foundation for website use

Required Materials:

• Completed application form
• Community assessment/survey documentation
• Recommendation letter from District Membership Chair or LT. Governor
• For existing clubs: documentation of club's financial contribution to project

Note: Application documents available on website (Informational Sheet, New Club Site Survey, Under-Strength Club Site Survey)